Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spent all my money, I just did not care
Took all my friends out for a good time
Bought bootleg whiskey, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends and nowhere to go
I get my hands on a dollar again
I'll hang on to it till that old eagle grins
Cause nobody knows you when you're down and out
In your pocket not one penny and as for friends you don't have any
When you get back up on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
I said it's mighty strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out

Nobody knows you, when you're down and out
In your pocket not one penny and as for friends you don't have any
When you get back upon your feet again
Everybody wants to be your good long-lost friend
I said it's strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you, nobody knows you
Nobody knows you when you're down and out